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Offline Papaw

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My newest alligator wrench
« on: December 13, 2011, 03:31:39 AM »
I bought this Ronson Alligator wrench more for the cool factor than for being an alligator wrench. This one is larger than the Ronsons I have in kit form, and it has more functions. Openings of 3/8, 15/16, 5/8, 17/32, a bottle opener, and an alligator jaw with screwdriver tip! In the center are two thread chasers of 1/2x 26tpi, and 5/16 x 32tpi.

The coolest part is the scaly gator on the face of it! I rubbed some sheetrock dust on it to try to bring up the pattern.
Marked on the reverse with Ronson Alligator - Patented.
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Re: My newest alligator wrench
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2011, 08:03:58 AM »
Quote from: Papaw on December 13, 2011, 03:31:39 AM
I rubbed some sheetrock dust on it to try to bring up the pattern.


True Tool guy !!      Using what is on hand to get the job done !!

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Re: My newest alligator wrench
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2011, 08:29:27 AM »
Papaw,

I tried to win this one on ebay a while back, but it went to high. Was gonna be a Christmas present for ya!

First one like that I have seen. I'll keep my eye out for another!
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Re: My newest alligator wrench
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2011, 08:43:53 AM »
WOW!!!! Never seen one of those!
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Re: My newest alligator wrench
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2011, 08:55:18 AM »
Quote from: Papaw on December 13, 2011, 03:31:39 AM
The coolest part is the scaly gator on the face of it! I rubbed some sheetrock dust on it to try to bring up the pattern.
Marked on the reverse with Ronson Alligator - Patented.

That is really cool!  Love the scales!  Think I'll start keeping my eyes peeled for one of these!
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Re: My newest alligator wrench
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2011, 09:22:10 PM »
Check DATAMP for design patent no. D52,157 ( http://www.datamp.org/patents/advance.php?pn=D52157&id=22745&set=3 ).  Mr. Aronson really let his imagination go on this thing, didn't he?
There is a late production version with red & black paint that does not include the stamping of the scales.
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Re: My newest alligator wrench
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 12:12:17 AM »
Stan, do you think they ever produced any like the patent drawing?
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